Monday, December 31, 2018

Lock Down Your Tech in 2019 With These Resolutions

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Did You Know?

One Times Square, once home to the New York Times and now the focal point for the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop, is almost entirely empty with few tenants; the majority of the revenue the building’s owners take in is from the many large billboards on the exterior of the building.

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Today's Featured Articles

How to Take Photos of Fireworks

There's nothing like a loud bang and a bright flash of light to really make an occasion feel special. New Year's Eve, Halloween, and of course, the Fourth of July are all celebrated with fireworks. They're a pretty tricky subject to photograph, though, so let's break down what you need to know.   Read More »


Lock Down Your Tech in 2019 With These Resolutions

If you’re a human person who occasionally engages in commerce, hackers are probably targeting you. This year, resolve to do something about it.   Read More »


What Is Denuvo, and Why Do Gamers Hate It?

Denuvo is an anti-piracy (DRM) solution that game developers can choose to include in their games. Gamers have been upset about Denuvo for years, and apparently for a good reason: Denuvo slows down games, according to recent tests.   Read More »


How to Get Refunds for Apps and Games

Some app and game stores offer refunds for digital purchases, and some don’t. For example, you can get refunds for Android and iPhone apps, or PC games you purchase from Steam or elsewhere.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

Product Of The Year: The Google Home Hub

Released only a few months ago, the Google Home Hub has won us over in a way a product hasn’t in a very, very long time. Here’s why we’re designating the Home Hub our Product of the Year.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


RetroArch is Bringing Game Emulation to Xbox One Next Year
As it turns out, the best emulator console you can buy may soon be the Xbox One. Libretro announced on Twitter recently that the emulator will be coming to Xbox One in “early 2019.”   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Use Voice Typing in Google Docs
How to Disable and Remove Windows 10 Account Sync Settings
How to Change the Keyboard on Your Android Phone
How to Set Up and Use an iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max
How To Redeem an Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or Nintendo Switch Gift Card
The Best Wi-Fi Cams For Your Google Home
Product Of The Year: The Google Home Hub




Geek Trivia

Who Invented the Time Ball, Predecessor of the New Year’s Eve Ball?
John Pond →
Walter F. Palmer →
Adolph Ochs →
Robert Wauchope →


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Today's Tech Term

Facebook Shadow Profile

A Facebook Shadow Profile is the hidden user profile information that Facebook collects about its members for the purposes of social data analysis/mining, friend recommendations, new connection recommendations, etc.



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